Halite and Anatase Physical Properties
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
NaCl
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Anatase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Halite and Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.